Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 159

Chapter 159:

The atmosphere between them changed suddenly, and Eileen felt an unmistakable unease. Her heart beat faster, and she couldn’t help but steal glances at Bryan. Then, Bryan’s dark eyes met hers. He spoke first. “How is your mother doing now that they’ve developed the new medicine? Has she recovered?”

His recollection of Ruby’s medical plan took Eileen by surprise. She managed a small smile and answered, “She hasn’t woken up yet, but it looks like she might wake up any day now.” Bryan’s face grew solemn upon hearing this. He paused before responding, “That’s good.”

The memory of the troubling event at the hospital a year ago, which involved Vivian, lingered in their minds. Eileen inhaled deeply and shifted the conversation. “Wist Land feels like spring year-round, and the air here is so much cleaner than in Onaland.”

“You’re right,” Bryan said. He was about to say more when his phone interrupted him.

Eileen let go of his hand and quickened her pace. Bryan’s expression darkened as he took the call from Zola, who was asking about Milford at the hospital. He spoke in a low voice, patiently explaining something. Eileen didn’t stray too far and couldn’t hear the details, but she could tell a woman was on the other end.

Once the call ended, they reached the door. The warmth they had felt earlier was gone, and Bryan was annoyed because of that. Eileen stayed quiet, cooked in silence, and then went to clean up in the kitchen after eating. Afterward, she announced, “I’m going to rest.” Then, she quickly went back to her room.

Bryan remained on the sofa, watching her leave. Once in her room, Eileen intended to stay there, but when she tried to take a shower, she found the water wasn’t working. Left with no choice, she ventured out to see what was wrong. Bryan was no longer in the living room.

Eileen tiptoed to the kitchen, where the tap flowed freely, yet no water reached her bathroom. She returned to her room, and after a moment’s thought, sent Bryan a message. “The shower in my room seems to be broken.” She was about to suggest calling a plumber when Bryan quickly replied, “I’ll be right there.”

Bryan’s response surprised her. In no time at all, he pushed open her door. Eileen, wrapped in a bath towel that barely reached her thighs, stood with her slender legs exposed. Bryan’s gaze darkened, his expression changing visibly.

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cuffs, rolled up his sleeves, and approached her slowly, his voice hoarse and his eyes intent. After

like me,” he said in a deep voice. “That’s not…” Eileen suddenly realized he believed she had called him here deliberately. Her ears turned red, and her neck and collarbone flushed. Her smooth

found herself captivated, losing all coherent thought until she was in his arms. He laid her down on the bed. The bath towel slipped away

faces so close their breaths mingled. “If I were as passive as you, when would I ever get to sleep with you again?” His tone was

barely a whisper. “I didn’t pay you. This is not what you think it is.” “Then that’s your issue. I’ve slept with you, but why didn’t you pay me?” He lightly pinched her chin. “I’ve

turning white with tension. Although he was short on funds for the new project, she knew it wasn’t her money that he cared about. This was intentional. “If you don’t pay, I’ll assume you’re dissatisfied with my service. Don’t worry; I’ll make sure you’re satisfied today,” Bryan said. He paid no heed to the expression on her face, driven by his desire. He was more relentless than that night, as

work. Her voice was hoarse, and her body ached. Despite the chill

finally moved away from her body, Eileen forced her eyes open only to see his muscular chest and defined abs. Exhausted, she lay on her stomach as he pulled the

her, gently smoothing her tangled hair with

were slightly parted, and her breathing was light. It was three in the afternoon

perched one leg on the bed. “Eat something before you go back to sleep,” he suggested gently. Eileen tried to respond but found her voice too hoarse, her

significantly improved. She asked in a low voice, “Don’t

Bryan replied, clearly in good spirits. His white shirt clung to his frame, several buttons undone to reveal his collarbone, which sported a deep tooth mark. Eileen couldn’t recall when she had bitten him and wondered if he felt the pain at all. Considering the wounds on his back from that night and now the teeth marks on his collarbone, she puzzled over why he kept trying to

and slipped the money into his shirt pocket. “Your payment!” she declared in a hoarse voice.

two fingers, folding them neatly, and slipping them into his trouser pocket. “Two hundred is enough.”

was so bright that Eileen couldn’t keep

coming. Eileen turned to see Phoebe entering the room, her eyes filled with curiosity. After shutting the door, Phoebe hurried over and sat beside Eileen. “I think you need to

over her shoulders, hiding the marks on her collarbone. “Confess what?” she asked. She could faintly hear the conversation of the men outside. She recognized the voices

it was hard for you to talk. It turns out your voice is hoarse.” Eileen frowned, acknowledging her hoarse voice but feeling uncomfortable with how